The Jensen Foundation
Supporting the most promising young professionals in the field of opera
We Welcome Our 2026 Finals Judges
The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition is very pleased to welcome a stellar line-up of opera professionals to serve as Finals Judges this year. We are grateful to Markus Beam, Jayme Burzette, and Dr. Kamala Sankaram for the expertise and encouragement they offer our 2026 finalists.
Meet our 2026 Accompanists
When the Jensen Competition grants auditions, we offer singers the option to perform with professional accompanists we make available at no charge. We are delighted to work with three of New York’s finest collaborators for the 2026 competition.
Meet our Preliminary Judges
The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition is pleased to welcome back these esteemed opera professionals as our judges for the Preliminary Rounds of the 2026 competition in New York, May 18-21.
The Jensen Foundation is proud of the legacy of support Fritz & Lavinia Jensen have made possible:
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Annual Competitions
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Award Winners
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